Chocolate Orange Truffle Cupcakes

Indulge in the ultimate treat with our Chocolate Orange Truffle Cupcakes. A rich, tender chocolate sponge infused with zesty orange and studded with pieces of our signature Choccy Scoffy truffles creates pure decadence in every bite.

Topped with smooth chocolate truffle buttercream and crowned with a whole Choccy Scoffy truffle, these cupcakes are as magnificent as they are irresistible.

🎥 Watch how they’re made: See the video on Instagram

Monty Bojangles Choccy Scoffy Truffle Chocolate Orange Cupcake Recipe

🧁 Ingredients (makes 10)

For the cupcakes

  • 125g Butter or baking margarine (softened)
  • 125g Light brown sugar
  • 2 Large free-range eggs
  • 100g Plain flour
  • 30g Cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 Large orange – zest and 45ml juice
  • 30g Soured cream (or buttermilk/plain yoghurt)
  • 10 Monty Bojangles Choccy Scoffy Truffles

For the buttercream

  • 160g Butter (softened)
  • 240g Icing sugar
  • 40g Cocoa powder
  • 45ml Fresh orange juice
  • 4 Monty Bojangles Choccy Scoffy Truffles

For decoration

  • 10 Monty Bojangles Choccy Scoffy Truffles
  • Grated dark chocolate

🍫 Instructions

Make the cupcakes

  1. Line a cupcake tin with 10 cases and preheat the oven to 180℃ / 350℉.
  2. Unwrap 10 Choccy Scoffy truffles and cut each into 5 pieces (keep each truffle’s pieces together).
  3. Beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  5. Stir in orange zest, juice, and soured cream.
  6. Sift in flour, cocoa, and baking powder, then gently fold until combined.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between cases (about halfway up).
  8. Press one set of truffle pieces into each cupcake.
  9. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until risen and springy. Cool completely.

Make the buttercream

  1. Beat butter until smooth.
  2. Add half the icing sugar, mix, then add orange juice.
  3. Add remaining icing sugar and cocoa powder, and beat until fluffy.
  4. Melt 4 truffles gently, stir smooth, and beat into buttercream.

Decorate

  1. Pipe buttercream onto each cupcake.
  2. Top with a whole Choccy Scoffy truffle.
  3. Sprinkle grated dark chocolate for a finishing flourish.
Monty Bojangles Choccy Scoffy Truffle Chocolate Orange Cupcake Recipe

✨ Variations

Mint Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes

  • Swap orange zest for 1-1½ tsp peppermint extract
  • Replace orange juice with 40ml milk

Spiced Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes

  • Swap orange juice for 45ml milk
  • Add 1½ tsp pumpkin spice, chai spice or mixed spice

💡 Expert Tips

Double the recipe for a crowd or halve it for a small batch.

For ultra-dark cupcakes, replace 10g of cocoa with black cocoa powder.

Store at room temperature up to 5 days (best enjoyed within 48 hours).

More Chocolatey Magic Awaits

Fancy baking your own truffle-inspired masterpiece? Grab your Choccy Scoffy truffles from Sainsbury’s and explore their chocolatey magic in your kitchen.

Because every bake deserves a touch of Monty magic.

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